By Gabriela Baron
Amid the recent discussions on the continuation and viability of the K to 12 school system, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured the public that the system is under “careful review” and “all necessary inputs and points of views are being considered.”
In his maiden State of the National Address on Monday, July 25, Marcos Jr. said the government is eyeing to institute a program of refresher courses and re-trainings for teachers amid the rapid growth in technology in the post-pandemic world.
“As for the ‘horror’ stories that we have heard about the poor quality of educational materials and supplies that are being given to our schools — this must end!” Marcos Jr. said.
“Ang edukasyon ay ang tangi nating pamana sa ating mga anak na hindi nawawaldas. Kaya anumang gastusin sa kanilang pag-aaral ay hindi tayo magtitipid, hindi rin tayo magtatapon,” he added.
The President also stressed the need for Filipino students to do better in the international rankings, especially in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics subjects.
“These skills and this knowledge are necessary for our young people to be able to compete in a highly technological and competitive world,” he added.
“The raw talent is there in our young people. It is up to our educational system to develop and to refine that great pool of talent.”-ngs